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Golly Galaviz Obituary
passed away August 08, 2009 peacefully at home with his family around him; He was preceded in death by his parents Henry & Helen Galaviz and older brother Nuco. Survived by his sisters Melissa, Vera, Rachel and Frances Galaviz, Terry and Edna Samaniego. Brothers Fat Boy, Ernie, Richard and David Galaviz; 11 nieces and 17 nephews. He was greatly loved and will always be remembered. Visitation/Rosary and Mass will be held Friday August the 14th 8am at St Anthony's Catholic Church, 1st Ave/Tonto. Interment will be held at St. Francis Cemetery. Registered at Rosa's Linda Flowers 623.934.4444
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Memories and Condolences
for Golly Galaviz
ANDREW GALAVIZ
September 3, 2009
Golly you were my favorite uncle.I remember going to melissas and seeing you watching your soap opperas.We would always watch Bonanza, and talk about how I was doing in school.You taught me so much.I remember i was always with you aT jacobs.when we pridicted the weather.I still cant believe your gone . I wish i would have seen you before you went you were my #1 uncle.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH GOLLY AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH BYE GOLLY
Hugs and kisses Andrew
Bill Tse
August 24, 2009
My condolences to the Galavis Family. I remember Golly as a friend and a regular customer to my chinese restaurant down the street from his house. He would come in to eat and socialize in the weekend after midnight. We had fun and great talks. He'll be missed.
CANDY ZARATE
August 19, 2009
TO THE GALAVIZ FAMILY,
GOLLY WAS ONE OF MY BOYFRIENDS, NOT MANY PEOPLE KNEW. BUT WE HAD THE BEST TIMES TOGETHER, AFTER HE WOULD GET OFF WORK FROM THE PARK HE WOULD COME OVER TO OUR HOUSE, AND HE WOULD JUST SIT AROUND WITH MY FAMILY AND TELL CRAZY STORIES.MY MOTHER AND I WERE VERY SADDENED TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. TERRY PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE TO YOU ALL, CANDY & BETTY ZARATE
dianna gonzales
August 18, 2009
I remember always taking trips to phoenix with my nana veronica and tata huedo. And just remembering your home always full of family and everybody was always having a good time. I am so happy we had the chance to get in touch with you one more time..May God be with the whole family at this time...
Yvette Spielman
August 17, 2009
Golly, some of my fondest memories of you are when we lived at Nana’s house. I would go to Central Park and play and then wait for you to shut the park down and we would walk home together. Another one is eating Pete’s and you would put so much chili that you would start to sweat lots and your glasses would slide down. Sometimes I just wanted to say take your glasses off:) I am so happy that my kids and I got to see you this past holiday season at my mom’s house. One of Kaylee’s friend used the phrase “golly” and Kaylee said “I have an Uncle Golly, and that is his real name.” You will be truly missed.
Rosie Arvizu Contreras
August 16, 2009
Wow...I just found out about Golly's passing. I remember back in the day when we hung out...what good times we had. You will always be remembered and missed my friend. With Deepest Sympathy.
August 16, 2009
Wow...I just found out about Golly's death. I use to hang out with Golly back in the day...what good times we had. I will always remember you sweetie, you were a great friend. With Deepest Sympathy, Rosie Arvizu Contreras
August 14, 2009
Galaviz family, Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. we do send our deepest condolences and you are in our thoughts and prayers!
sincerely
the Pablos family
Becky,Richard,Debbie,Josie and Linda
August 13, 2009
To Uncle Golly
i will miss how funny you were, and ill never forget the good times we had together i will always remember you.
love, Makinzy Samaniego
Emily
August 13, 2009
To Golly Galaviz
I will miss you dearly, You were not only my boyfriends uncle but you were an uncle to me as well. I will never forget the awesome surg tech conversations we had, and your lemon ice tea. I will never forget you love always
-Emily Armijo
Luis Narvais
August 13, 2009
I used to hang out in CP and played pickup basketball games with Golly his brother David and the other guys that would show up. Lost contact over the years, but would always talk to my wife about the old times on Buckeye Road and at Phoenix Union. I was saddened to hear of Golly's passing. Our prayers go out to you and the Family.
Anna Rios
August 13, 2009
My sincere sympathy goes out to the Galaviz family, I only meet Golly a on a few occasions for lunch but it was always an experience i enjoyed.
Sincerely,
Anna Rios (Eleanor's Friend)
Mike Johnson
August 13, 2009
To all the Galaviz especially David & Ernie, Your Brother was my good friend in the eighties and we worked together @ the County Hospital and he tried to teach me right from wrong. We had some fun times in Payson as Umpires and at clubs like Dugos'. As someone said earlier you folks will always be Buckeye and thank you for all my great memories. Golly you will be missed and I'll always remember the REAL Golly G. as an athlete, a leader and a real friend. God bless you Golly!
Giddy and Tony
August 12, 2009
Golly, we shared stories and caught up on sports while eating tamales together – We will always remember our time with you. You will be missed, Rest In Peace –
Samaniego Edna
August 12, 2009
To my younger brother Golly:
It’s hard to describe my feelings right now but writing you seems to give me some light & peace. Even as your illness progressed and things got tough for you, you always maintained a good attitude and kept your strength. I learned from you - I've become a wiser person from you brother. I feel blessed that you asked me to make you tamales and that we shared a weekend recently at my house, reminiscing in my backyard. My memories are fresh and when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I will never forget your sweet words about me being blessed with a good family and Im fortunate that my family was able to call you, family as well.
Love always - your sister,
Mary Ann Cruz
August 12, 2009
To the Galaviz Family
My prayers for all the Galaviz family, I had the pleasure of meeting Golly through my sister Yolanda Armenta and had not seen Golly in years, I did enjoy his great sense of humor, I am sorry for you loss.
Samaniego Brandi
August 12, 2009
Golly: My first memory of you is at Nana's house on Sunday's - always in the front room so most of the time, you were the first person I said Hi to! I am lucky that I had the opportunity to visit and speak with you over the last couple of months - - Thank you God. You came to visit me at my home which was great. And it's obvious that your love of pickles is known throughout the family :-) The last time I saw you was late last month when we were having dinner at my mom & dad's house and you were telling me about your love of pickles and how you would place the chili into the jar to make HOT pickles. And just by the way you described those darn pickles, you had me salivating!! And as I sit here writing this entry....I have a jar of pickles sitting in my refrigerator!! Thx G Man. Another recent memory I am grateful for is being able to give you a pair of Dbax tix this summer. And because of that opportunity, I received a voicemail from you about the game. Well it was my pleasure and that is a cherished memory I have frozen in time - your voice speaking to me one last time. Our comfort here on earth is knowing, as others said, that you are with Nana, Tata and brother Nuco resting ....
One more angel in heaven.
Judy Fleming
August 12, 2009
Golly - I will always remember the fun we had with your family, playing softball on the Chicago Title city league. I'll miss you. Condolences to your family. you're a good man, my friend. Judy Fleming - PHOENIX, AZ.
papalitto
August 12, 2009
Golly you were more than an uncle to me you were more like a second dad to me. I never forget all the times we had with each other, from the time we went to universal studios to the time we went to Chicago. Or the other times we ate ritos and watched A-team and bonanza. Till now talking about what happen on the young and the restless. You will always be in my heart. I love you and I miss you so much
Love
Flaccito
Richard Reyes
August 12, 2009
Golly, you were loved by everyone you came in touch with. You were the most friendly and loveable person anyone could meet. You never had a bad thing to say about anybody. You just didn't have a mean bone in you. You meant so much to your family... especially your nieces and nephews ..they loved you for who you were, a caring and loving Uncle. Your smile and laughter was infectious. I like everyone else can't beleive your not here and will be missed immensely but we're also happy for you because your home with your Mom and Dad and no longer suffering. My prayers are with your family and friends. God Bless you Golly !! You will always be in my heart..........
Eleanor Galaviz
August 12, 2009
Golly, there so many Good things to say from my child hood to now. Sitting outside Nana's house eating watermelon. Eating at Sing High & Ritos. Walking to Calvin’s for your hot pickles, Dr. Pepper. I am blessed to say you are my uncle. You’ll forever be in my heart.
Love always
Eleanoo or Smellanor, Joseph, Robert and Envee Lil Rachel
Eleanor Galaviz
August 12, 2009
Golly, there so many Good things to say from my child hood to now. Sitting outside Nana's house eating watermelon. Eating at Sing High & Ritos. Walking to Calvin’s for your hot pickles, Dr. Pepper. I am blessed to say you were my uncle. You’ll forever be in my heart.
Love Always,
Eleanor or Smellanor, Joseph, Robert and Envee Lil Rachel.
Diana
August 12, 2009
Galaviz Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
To: Golly you are in a better place!! We grew up in the CP area, my brothers and sister will always remember the great memories. RIP Golly!
RACHEL GALAVIZ
August 12, 2009
Golly,
You will always be my #1 brother. I will miss you very much, I will miss talking about all of our good times we had going to see you play baseball, going to Macayo's and all the good times we had on Buckeye Road. We will always be Buckeye!
Love Always
Rachel AKA Big Time (the name you gave me)
Virginia Carbajal-Manning/ Tessie Escoto
August 12, 2009
With deepest Sympathy to your family and friends, GOD Bless.
Friends of your sister Rachel.
Margie Martinez
August 12, 2009
Our heartfelt sorrow goes out to your family. My family and I remember and liked Golly very well. Nuco was a dear friend to my mother, Lilly Gonzales.
ERICKA GALAVIZ
August 12, 2009
Golly...I am having a hard time believing that you are gone, I miss you soo much! There are so many good memories I have of you, like you're doritos and hot hot pickles, and you're double cheeseburgers without the cheese. I know you're in a better place with Nana and you're not suffering. I'm sorry I didnt get to talk to you before you left us. You will always be my number-1!!! Rest In Peace.
Love Always
Ericka, Andrew, Manuelito, Tita, Gabilicious, Big Head Lilly, and Aubrey.
WE LOVE YOU.
Josette Arvallo
August 12, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I will always remember Golly at Central Park, when I used to hangout and play softball. He was always smiling, joking & lauhging. This is a terrible loss.
Melissa Galaviz
August 12, 2009
Golly;
I will miss seeing the two jar's of sun tea sitting outside the front of our house. I am glad that you choose to live with me and my family. I will also remember seeing you in your chair watching BANAZA with your coke in one hand and hot pickel and chips in the other.
Your sister Melissa Galaviz
Robert "Bubba" Galaviz
August 12, 2009
He was my favorite Uncle, the best person I have ever known. We could talk about everything and everyone (and did!) I have memories that my cousins and siblings only hear about.....I will miss him so much. 1 day before he passed away we had a conversation with lots of a laughter, Golly had the loudest laugh and the whole neighborhood could hear it (Golly was just loud in general) family functions will not be the same =( Miss you Uncle Gowwy!
Lawrence Suniga
August 12, 2009
Condolenses to the Galaviz family.I grew up in CP area with Golly.I will alway remember Golly playing baseball he was so good at it.Golly you be miss.
Lorraine Lugo
August 12, 2009
To the Galaviz family; who is also our family. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will forever remember Golly's smiling face. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all and may he live in your hearts forever. Familia Lugo.
August 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronnie, Patsi, & Nellie Ponce
Hilda Velasquez
August 12, 2009
Condolenses to the Galaviz family. I knew Golly since 1964 when I moved into the CP area. I remember how much he loved to play basketball and other sports. I remember his shyness and how he was always dressed in levis and a white T-shirt and of course his converse shoes. Rest in peace Golly. You will always be in our memories and hearts.
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